9 Aug 2019
RIYADH: Until relatively recently, Hajj was very difficult for most pilgrims, who in some cases would spend months making the pilgrimage to Makkah. It meant that many families faced emotional farewells when they left their families behind for such a long time. Even those who lived much closer to the holy sites would often be treated to elaborate going-away celebrations.
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9 Aug 2019
DETROIT: Thousands of Muslim Americans have paid at least $6,000 each to make the journey to Makkah in Saudi Arabia as part of the Islamic ritual of Hajj.
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9 Aug 2019
MAKKAH: The Hajj pilgrimage is one of Islam’s most important rituals, and for many Muslims, the spiritual journey is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. And this year, with just over 2 million pilgrims from around the world performing Hajj, the pressure is on to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage. One of the many unsung heroes of Hajj this year is Mohammad Saber, a volunteer
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9 Aug 2019
RIYADH: As a child of Makkah and a regular visitor to the Kaaba since before he was 10 years old, no one knows the grounds of the Grand Mosque better than Zakaria Murshid. He told Arab News he has performed Hajj “maybe 40 times,” but probably more. Growing up in the city, Murshid volunteered with various organizations over the course of many Hajj pilgrimages.
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8 Aug 2019
On-the-spot fines for violation of Haj directives
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